Zinnias

Annual. Large dahlia-type blooms are a beautiful yellow, 4-5" across. Great cut flowers for home or farm markets--an old favorite.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. Ravishing flowers resemble crimson velvet laced with gold! Large dahlia-flowered double blooms are two-toned with gold and red. Plants are just a bit compact, and the generous yield of blooms makes this an especially good variety for cut flowers. And if it’s a trifle gaudy, well, that’s just how we like our zinnias to be!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. Each scarlet petal is tipped in cream, and both are set off by circular golden tracery at each flower’s heart. Sumptuous! Dahlia flowers, large bloom size, robust plants: what more could a zinnia connoisseur ask for?

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. Stunning gold, red, chocolate, orange, and cream. Many of the 2" double flowers are bi-colored. This brilliant heirloom is still a favorite of many. Was a 1952 AAS winner. Plants produce loads of stunning flowers.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia haageana

Lovely orange little flowers are quite charming! The Peruvian zinnia is a native wildflower of South America. This simple yet stunning annual flower reaches 2' and will attract tons of pollinators to your beds, borders, containers, and wildflower meadows!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia peruviana

Annual. This heirloom zinnia is a hit in butterfly gardens. Enormous cactus-type blooms are often fully double, making them superb for cut flower use. A sophisticated range of the best pinks zinnias have to offer, from salmon to cherry.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. The white dahlia-type zinnia has very large blooms that are quite magnificent looking. A pretty bloom that's a must for bouquets!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. Brilliant apple-green companion to the other "Queens" and stunning when paired with them, either in the bed or border, or in the vase! Dahlia blooms are incredibly double and tightly packed with brilliant green petals. Large plants are believed to be sturdier and more robust than "Envy," our previous favorite for green-flowered zinnias.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. We just can’t get enough of these vibrant, dahlia-flowered beauties! Large 3" blooms display an incredible lime green to red-ombre with red centers. Stems reach 25" tall, and the plants remain sturdy. These make an extra long-lasting cut flower. The butterflies seemed to especially appreciate this variety! Amazing!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. We are enamored with this 2018 All American Selection! Perfect 2-3.5" blooms transform from coral sunset to peach sorbet with a hint of minty green at the center. This dynamic new heirloom has been selected for splendid colors as well as a sturdy compact habit. Plants stand 28-32" tall, with strong stems perfect for cutting, arranging, and holding up in the landscape. With exceptionally long vase life, these are known to stay perky for up to 3 weeks!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. This large-flowered, dahlia-type zinnia combines ruby tones with apple green, and the result is sophisticated ethereal loveliness! Flowers are very double, blooming all season long on productive, full-sized zinnia plants. Intriguing!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Plant Height: 3'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

70 days. Cheerful and hardy, the lemon-colored petals reverse fade to a soft coral for a stunning transition. Blooms reach 2 to 4 inches across with a peach-colored eye and plants stand 1.5 to 2 feet tall, absolutely ideal for cut flower production. The judges of the 2022 All America’s Selection lauded this very easy-to-grow variety for its heat tolerance, consistent colors and long- season blooming. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Shades from apricot to tangerine make these a stunner in the garden and a perfect accent color for floral design. Blooms are 2-3 inches across and one of the brightest zinnias that you can grow, absolutely saturated with color! This vigorous new heirloom produces oodles of shimmering tangerine blooms for your gardening pleasure.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Zinnia elegans
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow soon after last spring frost. Requires full sun, rich soil, and moderate moisture to attain perfection. Cut frequently or remove spent flowers for highest production.

Magnificent, huge red-flowered variety of the giant cactus type zinnia family. These flowers are stately, being a deep red and having the pointed cactus-type petals. An old favorite that has now become rare.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

Annual. A vibrant mix of summery colors in cupcake flower form. These scabiosa-type zinnias are extra fun with frilly pompom tops. The blooms add a different texture to arrangements. Brighten the border with these easy-to-grow zinnias. It will also produce some single blooms, like all double types.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans

A charming Japanese mix of large-headed, cactus, and dahlia-style zinnias in range of choice colors. A select mix from the historic Takii Seeds of Japan, this open-pollinated selection is reliable, prolific, and wildly colorful. It is super easy to grow and attractive to pollinators.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-6 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zinnia elegans